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Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Structure and negotiate effective inventory replenishment programs applying inventory liability kanban agreements.
Negotiate favorable pricing material leadtimes suitable minimum order quantities and payment terms
Manage supplier commitments and maintain PO dates
Provide high level contract administration oversight and periodic business review with suppliers through preparation and communication of meaningful performance metrics to suppliers
Using Purchasing best practices interpret reporting tools and action messages to issue purchase orders and supply agreements in accordance with material demand signals applying automation as much as possible.
Consistently make and meet commitments to internal and external customers
Initiate actions to expedite or push out material deliveries as demand requirements change.
Promptly execute Return to Vendor actions for discrepant materials. Followup for rapid corrective actions by the supplier.
Ensure that ERP system purchasing parameters are managed to reflect purchasing conditions for each supplier and component enhancing high supplier on time delivery performance.
Provide escalation communication when necessary to remedy supplier performance issues.
Team with Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance to engage suppliers in quality improvement programs.
Contribute to the metrics established for the team
Perform other tasks as requested in support of business objectives.
Key Skills:
Ability to break down complex tasks into logical measurable and actionable steps.
Ability to select and prioritize the most time sensitive tasks and establish firm commit dates for each
Data analysis and reporting able to use data gathering tools to prepare informational reports
Effective Excel user that can use look up functions and pivot tables to analyze purchasing and cost data.
Ability to communicate metrics and utilize them to enhance business performance
Effective and thorough communication ability to internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Ability to plan organize and lead effective meetings with relevant stakeholders.
Strong communication and presentation skills. Strong ability to format data into meaningful information indicating clear actions supported by facts.
Ability to participate and influence problem solving and process improvements
Thorough understanding blanket ordering kanban agreements and commercial purchasing terms
Direct experience with ERP and Product Lifecycle Management systems Oracle and Agile optimal
Ability to interpret reporting tools and action messages to procure material promptly
Consistently makes and meets commitments to internal and external customers
MRB management and RTV dispositioning experience.
Effective negotiation and supplier management skills
Experience managing domestic and international suppliers of varying sizes
Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedure to determine appropriate actions
Successful communicator with other functional team members specifically Planning and Manufacturing
Take ownership and independently manage responsibilitiesMG1
Education and Work Experience:
BS degree or equivalent
5 years of Procurement experience in a manufacturing environment required
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location this position may be responsible for the and maintenance of the ISOand/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
CultureCommitment
Ensure adherence to companys values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
Integrity Create an Environment of Trust
Collaboration Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
Accountability Own the Process and the Outcome
Respect Recognize the Value in Everyone
Enthusiasm Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
